Hydrogeologist

About the role

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a motivated, self-reliant, staff-level Hydrogeologist to join our team.

This position will consist of an approximate mix of field and office assignments. This role will support groundwater resources and water-supply projects for municipal and industrial clients.

This role combines office-based technical analysis and reporting with hands-on field leadership, drilling oversight, aquifer testing, groundwater quality sampling, and technical mentoring of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute phased groundwater resource investigations, including desktop studies, drilling programs, aquifer testing, data analysis, and reporting.
• Design, oversee, and interpret aquifer tests (pumping, step-drawdown, slug tests) to estimate transmissivity, hydraulic conductivity, and storativity.
• Analyze aquifer test data using AQTESOLV or similar analytical software.
• Oversee drilling contractors, develop drilling specifications, and log lithology and subsurface materials.
• Design and support construction of high-capacity municipal and industrial wells; contribute to well screen design and performance optimization.
• Develop and implement well rehabilitation plans and evaluate post-rehabilitation performance.
• Program, deploy, and manage pressure transducers and data loggers for groundwater monitoring and aquifer testing.
• Collect groundwater quality samples, coordinate laboratory analysis, and interpret geochemical data for reporting and to assist in the development of the necessary water treatment technologies.
• Support groundwater modeling efforts, with some knowledge of conceptual, analytical, and numerical groundwater flow modeling.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, permit applications, and presentations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support UIC, ASR, and MAR projects as applicable.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate subcontractors.

Requirements

• 5 to 9 years of relevant experience in the field of hydrogeology, geology, geosystems engineering or environmental geology.
• A Professional Geologist (PG), with an emphasis on hydrogeology, or Professional Engineer (PE) license or path to licensure.
• Experience with high-capacity wells and well screen designs.
• Experience with well rehabilitation programs.
• Familiarity with multiple hydrogeologic environments (unconsolidated and bedrock aquifers).
• Experience with MODFLOW or similar groundwater modeling software.
• Experience with injection wells, UIC permitting, ASR or MAR projects.
• GIS proficiency (ArcGIS or equivalent); basic Python scripting a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of hydrogeological principles and practices.
• Experience with groundwater modeling software.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and permitting processes.

Benefits

Salary Plan ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade 016

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time
• Dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union

Additionally, Black & Veatch offers a performance-based bonus program.

As an employee-owned company, professionals have the opportunity to share in the long-term success through stock ownership.

Black & Veatch is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse voices and perspectives are valued and celebrated.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company.